The spelling of the word "pelotages" may seem daunting at first, but it can be easily broken down with the help of IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is "pel", pronounced /pɛl/, which rhymes with "bell". The second syllable is "o", pronounced /oʊ/, like the word "go". The third syllable is "tag", pronounced /tæɡ/, which rhymes with "drag". Lastly, the fourth syllable is "es", pronounced /ɛs/, like the plural of "dress". When put together, the word "pelotages" is pronounced /pɛloʊtæɡɛs/.